pro·claim 
/proʊˈkleɪm/ verb
pro·claims; pro·claimed; pro·claim·ing /proʊˈkleɪm/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to say or state (something) in a public, official, or definite way : to declare or announce (something)
▪ She proclaimed that she will run for governor. ▪ The President proclaimed a national day of mourning. ▪ He took command of the government and proclaimed himself emperor. ▪ The magazine proclaimed him to be the best player in baseball. ▪ He proclaimed his love for her in a poem. ▪ She continues to proclaim her innocence. [=to say that she is innocent] 2 formal : to show (something) clearly
▪ His behavior proclaimed his good upbringing.
▪ She proclaimed that she will run for governor. ▪ The President proclaimed a national day of mourning. ▪ He took command of the government and proclaimed himself emperor. ▪ The magazine proclaimed him to be the best player in baseball. ▪ He proclaimed his love for her in a poem. ▪ She continues to proclaim her innocence. [=to say that she is innocent]
▪ His behavior proclaimed his good upbringing.
